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Mazda BP-ZE specs: 1.839L (112.2 ci) 4-cylinder, 83 x 85 mm (3.2677 x 3.3465 in) bore and stroke. Rated 128-133 hp, 1994–1997. Used in the Mazda MX-5 Miata.
The Mazda BP-ZE is close to square: 3.2677" bore against 3.3465" stroke, within 2.4%, which splits the difference between a high-revving layout and a torque layout. The 3.3465" stroke does not reach 4,000 ft/min of mean piston speed until about 7,150 RPM, so piston speed is not what limits this engine's revs — valvetrain and breathing are. Each of the 4 cylinders displaces 28.1 ci (460 cc).
It is one of 14 engines in the B-Series family, the largest at 112.2 ci. 4 factory variants share these dimensions, rated from 128 to 133 hp across 1994–1997.
| Displacement | 112.2 ci / 1.839 L |
|---|---|
| Bore | 3.2677" |
| Stroke | 3.3465" |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Configuration | I4 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.976 |
| Block material | cast iron |
|---|---|
| Head material | aluminum |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Fuel type | gas |
| Advertised HP | 128–133 hp |
| Years | 1994–1997 |
| Bore/stroke character | 0.976 — square — bore and stroke are within 5%, a balanced compromise |
|---|---|
| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,347 ft/min — conservative for a street engine |
| Displacement per cylinder | 28.1 ci |
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These records share identical bore, stroke, displacement and compression. They differ by model year and factory power rating.
| Year | Advertised HP | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 128 hp | BP-ZE |
| 1995 | 128 hp | BP-ZE |
| 1996 | 133 hp | BP-ZE |
| 1997 | 133 hp | BP-ZE |